what is shri in pan card

The term 'Shri' in a PAN card application is an honorific title that must be selected for a **male** individual applicant. It is the equivalent of "Mr." in English and is mandatory to categorize the gender of the applicant. In the application form, there are other title options to identify the applicant's status:

• **Smt. (Shrimati)** for a married female applicant.
• **Kumari** for an unmarried female applicant.
• **M/s** for non-individual applicants, such as a company or firm.